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Bus Dover to Folkestone: Trip Overview

Bus Dover to Folkestone: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$10
Average bus trip duration20m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure4:20 AM
Distance7 miles (11 km)
Latest bus departure7:55 PM

Dover to Folkestone Buses

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Dover to Folkestone from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Folkestone from Dover, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures6
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:20AM - 7:55PM
Minimum Price$10
Average Ticket Price$10
Minimum Trip Duration15m
Average Bus Trip Duration20m
Distance7 miles (11 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteInfobus, National Express
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Dover - Folkestone

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Folkestone without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Dover to Folkestone takes about 20m on average, but you can get there in as little as 15m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 7 miles (10 km) that separate the two cities.

Dover and Folkestone are 7 miles (10 km) apart.

About 6 buses travel this route daily, provided by Infobus and National Express. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Dover to Folkestone may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Dover to Folkestone a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 4:20 AM for the initial departure and runs until 7:55 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from Dover to Folkestone leave from Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station and arrive at Folkestone Bus Stop - Cat Basket. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $10.

The bus ticket costs $10 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $10 and $13, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, a day trip from Dover to Folkestone is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 30m. So you'll have enough time to visit Folkestone before returning to Dover in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Dover to Folkestone but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Dover to Folkestone, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Dover to Folkestone.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Dover to Folkestone, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus from Folkestone to Dover

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